Modelagem e simulação da oclusão dentária

Abstract

Dental malocclusion can result in damage to the entire stomatognathic system. Its study allows professionals to infer the necessary data to achieve success in medical and/or dental treatments (surgical or otherwise), occlusal stability and orofacial harmony. This paper presents a model to simulate and analyze information relevant to the dental occlusion process and its implications. The simulations are performed based on real morphological data from patients and simulations of the mandibular function. The results of this paper provide relevant information such as the spatial and temporal distribution of dental collisions in the lower and upper arches and the orientation of the median plane of these collisions in relation to the occlusal plane. The visualization of the dental collisions is presented in the form of a heat map and by distribution in dental quadrants, which allows the observation of individualized indicators and comparative metrics for the understanding of the phenomenon.